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Arson at Maesteg Rugby Club

A blaze at Maesteg Rugby Club was started deliberately say police. The fire caused huge damage to the clubhouse and one of the stands at the ground.

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Stand at Maesteg Rugby Club on fire

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service says a stand of the ground at Maesteg Rugby Club is on fire, as well as the clubhouse.

The first fire engine arrived at 5.10pm, and crews have now been fighting the fire for around an hour and a half.

Craig Yates from Only Men Aloud is one of dozens of people who have taken to Twitter to express their sadness.

The club's website says it was founded in 1877.

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